Manager Research Project C

University of Pennsylvania

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This manager position in the Penn Cytomics and Cell Sorting SRL, a resource of the Abramson Cancer Center, coordinates and performs highly complex flow cytometry training and education to support basic and translational research across the University of Pennsylvania. This position demands extensive expertise in all aspects of analytical cytometry and cell sorting, especially high-dimensional panel design. The manager is expected to be proficient in a wide range of BD instrumentation, including FACSymphony platforms, FACSAria/Aria Fusion, and Discover A8/S8 imaging platforms, as well as FACSDiva and FACSChorus software programs.

Requirements

Master of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Educational degree in the field of Biological Science.

Responsibilities

Working closely as training/education lead with the Directors of Penn Cytomics to develop and operationalize a robust training program.
Coordinating staff and instrument availability for timely, successful completion of training modules.
Development, implementation, and adherence to rigorous SOP to achieve uniformity and reproducibility of training.
Improve and revitalize a comprehensive curriculum that includes didactic as well as hands on sessions.
Work closely with program leaders and individuals to deliver state-of-the-art cytomic training.
Consult with investigators in designing cytomic experiments, performing the experiments, analyzing the data and preparing figures and sections of grants and manuscripts.
Interact with high-level internal and external collaborators, including Penn’s Center for Cellular Immunotherapies, I3H, and Waters (formerly BD Biosciences).
Make presentations not only institutionally, but also at the national and international levels.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and potentially other institutions
Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time)
Long-Term Care Insurance through Genworth Financial for faculty, staff, and eligible family members
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
Discounts and Special Services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures)
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia)
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses related to legal adoption)